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July 20, 2025
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Land Platforms

Belgium displays new Griffon and Falcon armored vehicles during 2025 National Day military parade.

Ahead of its 2025 National Day, Belgium’s army presented its latest military vehicles during a parade rehearsal in Brussels, highlighting its modernization push. Notably, the Griffon 6×6 armored vehicle—assembled...

July 19, 2025
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Navy Platforms

Indian Navy commissions INS Nistar to strengthen subsea warfare and deep-sea rescue capabilities.

INS Nistar, India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), has been commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command. Designed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, the vessel boosts India’s deep-sea rescue...

July 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New Zealand deploys Bluebottle unmanned vessels in Fiji to support joint maritime security efforts.

The Royal New Zealand Navy has deployed two Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels (USVs), Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso to enhance maritime security. Transported by...

July 19, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

A U.S. autonomous aircraft completes high-speed test with 10x the range of Hellfire missile under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle has successfully completed critical flight tests under the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025, these trials validated the...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

New AI alliance launched to accelerate defense innovation in the U.S.

Defense-focused investment firm Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to integrate adaptive AI into its portfolio companies. Through the Darwinslab Ecosystem, AI agents autonomously evolve and optimize algorithms,...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

India and France partner to co-develop a $7.08B next-generation fighter jet engine.

India’s Ministry of Defence has recommended a major joint initiative with France to co-develop a 120 kN-class fighter jet engine, marking a pivotal step in India’s drive for defense...

July 18, 2025
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Air Platforms

South Korea’s Boramae jet nears phase one completion with sixth prototype flight.

South Korea is aiming to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with initial deliveries of around 20 aircraft expected between 2026 and 2027....

July 18, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

BAE’s multi-rotor drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test.

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated air-to-air capability by firing laser-guided APKWS rockets from its TRV-150 drone. The trial, held at Dugway Proving Ground, marks the first time APKWS munitions...

July 18, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Epirus secures $43M U.S. Army deal for Gen II anti-drone directed-energy weapon.

Epirus has been awarded a $43.55 million contract by the US Army to supply its next-generation directed-energy weapon, capable of neutralizing drone swarms using high-power microwaves. The contract includes...

July 18, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK selects Cubic to provide live training weapon effects simulation systems.

Cubic Defence UK has signed a two-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the new Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). This system will...